Islam Makhachev retains title at UFC 330 and breaks victory record
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 6:02 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Islam Makhachev defended his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia on August 15, 2026. Makhachev secured the victory, marking his record-breaking consecutive wins in the UFC. Mackenzie Dern also emerged victorious, defending her title in the co-main event. The post-fight discussions highlighted potential future challenges for Makhachev against contenders like Carlos Prates and Michael Morales. Additional conversation surrounded Dern's impressive performance and possible rematches in her division.
- •Makhachev won against Garry to extend his UFC winning streak.
- •Co-main event saw Mackenzie Dern successfully defend her title.
- •Event took place at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
- •Post-fight reactions included discussions on Makhachev's future matchups.
- •Shocking upsets occurred during the event, leading to notable talk among analysts.
- 6:02 AMYahoo Sports — UFC 330 post-fight show: Reaction to Islam Makhachev outlasting Ian Machado Garry to break UFC record
"Islam Makhachev and Mackenzie Dern left UFC 330 as champions
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